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  • Tanner De Witt is the only law firm listed in 2022 by Who’s Who Legal with Hong Kong qualified thought leading lawyers covering asset recovery and insolvency

    Ian De Witt, Robin Darton and Jeff Lane are listed in the 2022 edition of Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as Global Thought Leaders in Restructuring & Insolvency and Asset Recovery. For Ian, WWL states, “Ian De Witt is considered a top name for commercial litigation…Read More

  • Data Breach Case Study: Data loss risk in our physical environment

    “Human factors always play a significant role in data breaches.” These simple but wise words resonated in our review of a recent investigation report published by the Privacy Commissioner in Hong Kong on 13 June 2022 regarding the loss of physical files containing sensitive personal…Read More

  • Legal update: Dismissal of alleged sexual harasser held unlawful under Sex Discrimination Ordinance

    Introduction Many employers may be aware of the risk of claims under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (“SDO”) by employees who are subject to sexual harassment during their employment. In contrast, the legal risk that may arise due to any action taken by an employer against…Read More

  • Due Diligence Tips

    Why should you prepare for Due Diligence? It is important to have all the materials concerning due diligence prepared and organised prior to approaching an investor. This will allow you to keep the focus on the actual funding process and transaction documents, rather than responding defensively…Read More

  • Legal update: SFC Consultation on clarification to offering document exemptions

    In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 10 June 2022, the SFC launched a public consultation exercise that includes a proposed clarification to an exemption from SFC authorisation for offering documents for securities. The Securities and Futures Ordinance prohibits the issue of advertisements…Read More

  • Legal update: Legislative proposal to amend the Electronic Transactions Ordinance

    In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 13 June 2022, in a panel on information technology and broadcasting, members of the Legislative Council were briefed on the legislative proposal to amend the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (“ETO”).  The proposals will support further implementation of…Read More

  • Tara Chan to join Women in Law Hong Kong (WILHK)

    We are delighted to announce that Tara Chan will be joining Women in Law Hong Kong (WILHK) as a committee member. Tara is joining the committee in to advocate empowering, celebrating and inspiring women in the legal profession. About Women in Law Hong Kong (WILHK)Founded…Read More

  • Term Sheets for Investment

    1. What is a Term Sheet? A Term Sheet is a summary of the business, finance and legal terms that will apply to an investment round. Usually it is a not a legally binding document, except for a few provisions such as confidentiality, costs or…Read More

  • Legal update: Review and public consultation on cybersecurity law in 2022

    In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 25 May 2022, in a written reply by Mr. Alfred Sit, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, to Legislative Council questions on cybersecurity standards in Hong Kong, Mr. Sit confirmed that the Hong Kong Government is…Read More

  • You Only Liquidate Twice

    Can a winding-up petition be presented when a company is being wounded up voluntarily? The relevant law (the Companies Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions Ordinance) states clearly that the winding up of a company shall not bar the right of any creditor (or contributory) to…Read More

  • The new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers: The Amendment Bill

    The long-awaited Virtual Asset Service Providers (“VASP”) licence regime is coming closer with the Hong Kong government gazetting the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 24 June 2022 (“Bill”). We reported on the key points of the consultation and the conclusion (collectively,…Read More

  • Tanner De Witt seeks a Messenger / Office Assistant

    THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Messenger / Office Assistant Job responsibilities: Responsible for external and internal document delivery Assist in general office chores, including various cleaning and storage related tasks Requirements: Form 3 or above graduate 2 years’ or…Read More